Athens High School vs Tanner High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Athens High School
Athens · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,278 students
Tanner High School
Tanner · Public high · Grades 6–12
410 students
| Measure | Athens High School Athens, Alabama | Tanner High School Tanner, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 304 | #264 of 304 |
| National rank | #8097 of 16,910 | #15634 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,278 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 1,278 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 21% |
| city | Athens | Tanner |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Athens High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 17.9).
- •Athens High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 21%).
- •Athens High School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 19%).
- •Athens High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 78.8%).
- •Athens High School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.1).
- •Athens High School is the larger school with 1,278 students compared with 410.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Athens High School better than Tanner High School?
On the Success Index (US), Athens High School ranks higher (51.1 vs 17.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Athens High School and Tanner High School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Athens and Tanner in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athens High School: 1,278. Tanner High School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athens High School and Tanner High School rank in Alabama?
Athens High School is 78th of 304 and Tanner High School is 264th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).